Melbourne, FL

bar • restaurants

The Salty Fox

If you caught our write-up on this spot, you’ll know at first glance it may seem like an.. unconventional place to take a family out to eat. But believe it or not, the menu itself is super kid-friendly, and very low-cost. Everything on the menu is under $8! From gourmet-style paninis, to their eatable cookie dough dessert. Even this “funky monkey bread” dessert was only $5.50 :

Miami, FL

cafe • restaurants

Sergio's Restaurant

We were shockingly charmed by this little Mexican joint attached to a gas station in the Viera area. Their quesadillas and tacos are some of the most authentic we’ve had, and the low cost is just a bonus. The tacos were $2.75 a piece and the heartier stuff (meat quesadillas, tortas, burritos, etc.) average about $7.

Melbourne, FL

shopping

La Preferida

In the same vein as Sergio’s, this is another very authentic, food truck style Mexican spot. Lots of our followers from California (you know how they are about their Mexican food!) say this is the best they’ve found on the space coast. The atmosphere here is nothing fancy, but the cost can’t be beat. Their tacos are only $1.75, tamales are $2, and gorditas are $4.

Palm Bay, FL

shopping

Bravo Supermarkets

Specifically the Cuban sandwich from their deli. Bravo Supermarkets are technically a chain, so we can’t speak for their delis across all locations, but the one in Palm Bay has a local reputation for a fantastic Cuban sandwich. The medium is huge, and it’s only $6. We could’ve split just one and been good.

Melbourne, FL

restaurants

Mustard's Last Stand

This quick-order Chicago-style dog stand has a giant menu. Specialty dogs and fries; endless combinations and everything is very cheap. Most dogs are around $3-4. We especially loved their pesto fries.

Cocoa, FL

restaurants

Pub Americana

It’s the only one on the list that isn’t a short-order style, but for a sit-down restaurant, Pub Americana prices are very affordable for the quality and creativity of the dishes. This pizza (the “starving artist”) is $10, easily shareable for two. Their gourmet burgers sit around $9-$12; and these aren’t just your run-of-the-mill burgers. When we went, we got a camel burger, a first for us, and SO good! This place is a great option for those who want to enjoy a full-service restaurant without spending upwards of $20 a plate.